John Joseph King, DSN 2143, a retired Lieutenant of Police, from the Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department, died of a heart attack at his residence on 12/02/1950.

Lt. King had only recently retired just 4 years earlier from the Saint Louis Police Department. His wake and funeral were held at the Charles F. Stuart Funeral Home located at 1225 No. Union, and burial was held at Calvary Cemetery on 12/05/1950.

He left behind to mourn his passing his wife Georgia King of the home at 3733 Humphrey.

Lt. King was a second generation police officer in his family to join the ranks of the police department. His father was William was a Sergeant on the force, and he lost a brother James in the "Line of Duty' in 1920. His other brother William joined the Chicago Police Department, and lastly, his youngest brother Thomas was with the Saint Louis Sheriff's Department.